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¡VAMOS A ESPAŇA! - Ms. Trigg and Mr.
Sansbury
Our international Immersion is an eight day, all-inclusive tour
to Barcelona and Madrid, Spain. The trip is open to all DeSales
students and their families. These world class cities have so
much to offer: rich history, museums, cathedrals, restaurants,
and flamenco dancing! The tour includes 6 overnight stays in
hotels with private bathrooms, all transportation, a full-time
tour director, guided sightseeing and walking tours, breakfast
and dinner daily, and a stop in Zaragoza. Experience an
unforgettable journey to one of Europe’s most popular
destinations – Spain!
Boston or Bust! - Ms. Strong and Mr.
Ayersman
Travel to the largest city in the North East…Boston! While in
Boston you will experience all of the rich history that the city
has to offer. You will also visit Cambridge, Plymouth, and
Salem. This four day adventure is a great opportunity to explore
a piece of our country’s history.
 Rambo
Warrior - Mr. Moore and Mr. Johnson
Examine the military forces, both past and present, in the
United States. Visit museums, the National Guard, and Fort Knox.
Students will meet real members of the armed forces and see what
goes on behind the scenes at Fort Knox with an over-night trip
to the military base.
Grand Adventure - Ms. Barnett, Ms.
Schrage and Mr. Barney
Bright lights, a big city, and lots of fun and adventures await
students opting to join in on the Grand Adventure! This group
will travel to Las Vegas, where they will visit the many sites
and attractions in the city, explore the Grand Canyon, and tour
the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead area.
Exploring Kentucky - Mr. Hammond, Mr.
Houpt and Mr. Gilbert
Explore all that Kentucky has to offer! Hike, cave, camp, and
canoe in the beautiful Red River Gorge.
College Road Show - Mr. Sommer and Mr.
Soumare
Where to go? What to do? Students will spend the week exploring
10-15 colleges and universities in the region.
 Ghostbusters
- Ms. Osbourne and Mr. Gottbrath
DeSales is our name and ghosts are our game! Come and explore
the supernatural world with Ms. Osbourne and Mr. Gottbrath.
Visit local cemeteries, participate in a staged séance, and tour
the historic Waverly Hills Sanatorium…at midnight!
Service Project - Ms. Hudson and Mr.
Sander
Students will learn the value of teamwork as they labor together
to reach a common goal. Time will be spent at local service
agencies and service hours/credits will be awarded to those that
participate based on the actual work completed. Manual labor is
involved with this offering.
Golf School - Mr. Reed and Mr. Joyce
FORE! Participants will receive golf instruction from PGA
Professionals. They will have the opportunity to play two local
golf courses, discuss the horticulture at golf courses, look at
golf course design, and explore the history of golf.
Louisville: History, Horses, and Culture
- Mr. & Mrs. McAnally
Explore the rich history of Louisville! Take a walking tour of
historic Main Street, visit the new arena, and visit Churchill
Downs. Learn more about the importance of the horse industry in
Kentucky, architecture, and industry in our city.
Top Chef - Mr. Jahn and Ms. Bartlett
Do you enjoy food? Are you interested in learning about the
world of culinary arts? Then this Immersion is for you!
Experience different types of cuisine and shop to prepare your
own meal.
On the Air: Broadcasting 101 - Ms. McCoy
and Mr. Sanford
Learn about the world of broadcast and print journalism in this
four day exploration. Visit local TV/radio stations, newspapers,
etc. and see all of the hard work and excitement that goes into
creating what we are exposed to on a daily basis.
“Me” in Media - Ms. Quirk and Ms.
McDaniel
Experience media in a new way, or at least with a new
perspective! From music to movies, IM’s to the internet, you are
affected by media! We will spend time experiencing and
processing media presentations in its various forms both on
campus and around town. On the last day student teams will
create a movie or music video expressing media’s influence on
society. This will be a great experience – fun, but requiring
effort and enthusiasm from participants!
Fanatics, Fitness, & Fun - Mr. Strothman
and Mr. Cataldo
A physically action oriented Immersion in which students will
have fun while experiencing a variety of sporting, fitness and
action oriented activities. Additionally, students will explore
sports management, new types of physical activities, and learn
that fitness really can be fun!
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Immersion
Week is intended to allow for high-interest, hands-on, interactive
learning outside of the normal classroom experience.